1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Roadmaster | SSM |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
